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Nine Ways to Make it a Greener and More Merrier X-Mas!

25, Dec 2011

It is that time of the year when we need to show extra care for the environment by inculcating only minor adaptations in our ways of doing things, that can otherwise go a long way in ensuring a clean, green surroundings!

North East India Turns to Risk-Reduction and Disaster Preparedness

14, Apr 2011

Effective warning systems and adequate preparedness to mitigate disaster events is critical to the survival and sustainability of any nation today. In order to sensitize the policy makers of the NER about this, a National Workshop on “Earthquake Risk Mitigation Strategy in the North East” was recently organised at Guwahati by the NIDM, NDMA, NEC and the Govt of Assam.

The Wild Side of the Wild: Abducted WWF Volunteers in Assam Released Unharmed

20, Feb 2011

According to WWF-India, six young volunteers, including three women, were abducted on Sunday, 6th February 2011 while conducting field monitoring for the All India Tiger Estimation Project in Chirang Forest Division of Western Assam. Three of the abducted women volunteers were released two days later.

Energy Versus Power: On the State Intervention in Combating the Electricity Crisis in Manipur

10, Feb 2011

We know that every natural resource is precious and needs to be used wisely if we are to sustain our development. One such resource is energy, and is presently harnessed from every conventional source possible. The many proposed dams in the North East Region (NER) are an example to this.

“Paradise Unexplored”, the Untapped Tourism Potential of North East India

9, Feb 2011

The North East Region of India comprises the eight states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur and Sikkim. The region is home to a rich flora and fauna, diverse culture, customs and yet distinguished from each other by interesting paradoxes.

Agatha Sangma: Youthful Hope for the Development of Northeast India

30, Jan 2011

The youngest Minister in Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Cabinet, Ms. Sangma is pretty much the face of NE youth now trying to make mark in India’s development story. Born and brought up in Delhi but with full respect for her roots in the North East region, Ms. Sangma considers both the NE and Delhi as her home.

Watch Out! Climate Change May Now Be Altering the Taste of Your Tea

1, Jan 2011

According to a recent article published in the Guardian, climate change induced rising temperatures and reduced rainfall pattern may well be leading to not just the reduction in yields but also altering the distinctive flavour of India’s most popular drink: Ek cup chai – the humble cup of tea! The Assam tea is in trouble [...]

Northeast: Home to Some Critically Endangered Species of India

29, Dec 2010

Species like the Luna Moth (Actias luna) that now roam the region may soon be threatened if careful measures are not put in place today for preserving our biodiversity The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) recently published a brochure on “Critically Endangered Species of India. Only a few days before this, I and [...]

Season’s Greetings: A Tree for a Tree This Christmas

25, Dec 2010

The stars are hanging on the front yards, mistletoe are a welcoming sight, the air is chill but it’s a season of love and warmth that brightens up many faces and hearts. Christmas is here yet again, to bring us closer to the One whose birth many celebrate on December 25. What a joyous thing [...]

Climate Change Impacts Already Feared to Hit Orange Production in Manipur

13, Dec 2010

Winter bliss is slowly covering the hills and moving towards the valley of Manipur. And it brings with it the pleasure of devouring winter fruits and vegetables. Of all, orange has become symbolic of winter bliss and consuming it is a casual ritual for most people in Manipur. But this year, it is feared that [...]


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